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Financial Infidelity: Tips to Protect Your Relationship

Michel Mora·Dec 8, 2020·4 min read
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Beware of Debt Settlement 'Help'

Steven McKean·Aug 3, 2020·4 min read
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10 Proven Strategies to Pay Off Student Loans Faster

Michel Mora·Jan 6, 2020·8 min read
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Compound vs. Simple Interest: Which Loan Wins?

Brian Keaney·Jul 22, 2019·5 min read
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3 Common Car-Loan Rip-offs and How to Avoid Them

Brian Keaney·Jul 7, 2019·6 min read
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Student Success: Smart Lessons to Learn Before Loans

Carolyn Depoto·May 10, 2019·5 min read
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3 Key Reasons to Pick a College for Cost & Affordability

Brian Keaney·Mar 29, 2019·4 min read
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Drive Without Debt: Car Subscription Services Explained

Carolyn Depoto·Dec 12, 2018·2 min read
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Pay Down Debt or Save? Here's Your Answer

Steven McKean·May 29, 2018·3 min read
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Avoid Debt Settlement Firms: Red Flags & Smart Tips

Michel Mora·Feb 5, 2018·4 min read
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Student Loan Debt Scams: Protect Yourself from Fraud

Steven McKean·Oct 23, 2017·3 min read
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3 Common Medical Debt Mistakes to Avoid

Michel Mora·May 5, 2017·5 min read
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Credit Card Fees Are Negotiable: How to Save Money

Carolyn Depoto·Apr 3, 2017·4 min read
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How to Win Against the Odds: Underdog Strength

Michel Mora·Jan 30, 2017·2 min read
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Bankruptcy Myths Busted: Know the Truth

Carolyn Depoto·Dec 3, 2020·4 min read
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How I Ditched Debt: Real Tips for Family Finances

Steven McKean·Jan 17, 2020·7 min read
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Americans Have More Debt Than Ever

Steven McKean·Nov 20, 2019·1 min read
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How I Ditched Debt: 'I Just Pretended I Didn't Have Money'

Brian Keaney·Jul 11, 2019·5 min read
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3 Effective Strategies to Lower Your Student Loan Debt

Brian Keaney·May 28, 2019·1 min read
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There's More Than One Way to Slay a Debt

Brian Keaney·Apr 5, 2019·4 min read
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How Workplace Benefits Can Help Your Finances

Brian Keaney·Mar 22, 2019·4 min read
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Podcasts Can Save You Money: Smart Listening Tips

Carolyn Depoto·Sep 19, 2018·1 min read
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Should You Finance Your Wedding? Pros & Smart Tips

Michel Mora·Feb 19, 2018·4 min read
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5 Ways to Improve Your Finances and Reach Your Money Goals

Michel Mora·Jan 3, 2018·1 min read
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How David Weliver Paid Off $80,000: Top Debt-Free Strategies

Michel Mora·Jul 21, 2017·5 min read
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Medical Bills: It's Hard to Keep Your Head Above Water

Brian Keaney·May 3, 2017·4 min read
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Half of Americans Say They Emotionally Overspend

Brian Keaney·Feb 3, 2017·3 min read
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How I Ditched Debt: Smart Solutions for ‘Stupidest Decision’

Brian Keaney·Aug 24, 2018·5 min read
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9 Tips for Paying Off Your Credit Card Debt (by NerdWallet)

Brian Keaney·Aug 25, 2016·3 min read
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Practical Debt tips, guides, and how-tos to help you lower your bills and keep more of your money — 29 articles and counting.

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Financial Infidelity: Tips to Protect Your Relationship.

Beware of Debt Settlement 'Help'.

10 Proven Strategies to Pay Off Student Loans Faster.

Compound vs.

3 Common Car-Loan Rip-offs and How to Avoid.

Student Success: Smart Lessons to Learn Before Loans.

3 Key Reasons to Pick a College for Cost & Affordability.

Drive Without Debt: Car Subscription Services Explained.

Pay Down Debt or Save?.

Avoid Debt Settlement Firms: Red Flags & Smart Tips.

Student Loan Debt Scams: Protect Yourself from Fraud.

3 Common Medical Debt Mistakes to Avoid.

Credit Card Fees Are Negotiable: How to Save Money.

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